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Vintage Kobe Bryant performance, Lakers win

Kobe Bryant put on a “vintage Kobe” performance last night in the Staples Center as the Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116 – 94.  Kobe had 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.  Dwight Howard had 11 points, 13 rebounds, … Continue reading

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Atlanta Falcons make some changes

The Atlanta Falcons cut three veteran players today, RB Michael Turner (not Turner the Burner!), CB Dunta Robinson, and DE John Abraham.  This was described as a cost cutting measure in addition to the Falcons attempting to build a younger … Continue reading

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Federer upset by Berdych in simis at Dubai

2 Roger Federer lost in three sets in the semifinals at Dubai to Thomas Berdych, 6 -3, 6 -7, 4- 6   Very disappointing as a Federer fan and also I think for those of us who wanted to see … Continue reading

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Opening round of the Honda Classic

The Honda Classic got underway today in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Tiger teed off in the am, Rory in the afternoon.  At the end of the day, both had the same result, a round of 70, even par and in … Continue reading

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Tennis action from Dubai

The world number 1 (Djokovic) and the world number 2 (Federer) looked tres impressive in today’s quarterfinal matches in Dubai.  Djokovic dispatched A Seppi, 6 – 0, 6 -3.  Then Federer took care of Davydenko in 49 minutes, 6 -2, … Continue reading

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CBB – another top 5 team goes down on the road

Wednesday night college basketball and another top 5 team bites the dust on the road.  The Big Ten is something else this year, I gotta say!  4 Michigan falls to Penn State, 84 – 78 with Penn State winning their … Continue reading

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What is special about Wednesday? Oh, Surviving “Paradise” day

It is Wednesday.  What is special about Wednesday?  Well, probably a lot of things for a lot of people!  ABC hit drama Nashville is on tonight at 10:00 pm EST.  (recap tomorrow)  GT hosts Maryland in ACC basketball.  No, wait … Continue reading

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2013 Georgia Tech football schedule

The ACC has announced its 2013 football schedules.  Yellow Jacket fans, here is the GT schedule! August 31 – Elon; September 7th – open; September 14th – at Duke; September 21st – North Carolina; September 26th – Virginia Tech (Thursday … Continue reading

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A bit of football news

Starting in the NFL, former starting QB Alex Smith of the 49ers who lost his job to Colin Kaepernick has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. College football news: Reserve TE Ty Flournay-Smith of UGA was arrested on a … Continue reading

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Federer advances in Dubai

2 Roger Federer advanced today into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open with a straight set victory over Spain’s M. Granollers, 6 – 3, 6 -4.  Still sporting the snazzy tennis shoes with the bright pink laces, Roger looked much … Continue reading

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